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Join us in Vegas for Business in July!
It’s been a long while since you could be face-to-face with an audience, but Innovative Schools Summit Las Vegas is fast approaching with 1400 attendees from all levels of the
“Stand Tall Steve” Bollar: Climate vs. Culture
Are climate and culture the same? Keynoter “Stand Tall Steve” Bollar says “not so much.” Steve Bollar, aka “Stand Tall Steve” is an educational thought leader and motivator. The author
“I Thought it Was Smart to Be Dumb and Dumb to Be Smart:” Dr. Tommie Mabry
Tough neighborhoods, poverty and low expectations made keynoter Dr. Tommie Mabry fight for acceptance — even in the 5th grade: “All my problems started K through 5.” Education advocate and author
3 Concepts Every Student Needs a Sense Of: Preview Barbara Coloroso’s Opening Session in Vegas!
Setting students up for lifelong success hinges upon giving them a sense of positive power in their own lives. Plenary speaker Barbara Coloroso says there are three social/emotional concepts that
When Uplifting Words Yield Positive Results: Robert Jackson
Providing students with a constant and reliable stream of positive feedback may be the simplest and most effective way to to make a lasting impact not only on the student,
The Entorhinal Cortex & Brain-Based Engagement – Dr. John Almarode
Getting students engaged – and keeping them engaged – is a significant challenge in today’s classrooms. For students who learn differently, engagement looks a bit different. So how do we
“Zig Zag Walks,” Biofeedback & Fidgets – Mike Paget
More than ever before, minimizing class disruptions and maximizing students’ assets is crucial for post-pandemic classrooms. Author and consultant Mike Paget says providing extra student supports does not have to involve a
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch: Making the Most of Mentorship
When taking on the mantle of being a mentor, Keynoter Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch says mentors must embrace the opportunity to help struggling students view life through a new and often
Educating Equitably After the Pandemic: Dr. Pedro Noguera
As educators scramble to recover from the pandemic, Dr. Pedro Noguera says it’s critical to focus on the students most impacted. Presented at the March 2021 Innovative Schools Virtual Summit,
Teaching Kids to Care About Someone Other Than Themselves: Dr. Tiffany Anderson – Cultural Responsiveness Summit 5/21
Learning about social-emotional competencies, including empathy, is important for all students – even the most vulnerable, such as the homeless, says Topeka Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Anderson. Called “the woman who
Setting Early & High Expectations: Baruti Kafele – Cultural Responsiveness Summit; Early Registration Closes April 30!
Setting lofty expectations for student success in high school is too late, according to Keynoter Baruti Kafele. Laying the foundation for success must begin at the earliest opportunity and should